80% of Moldovans say country is unprepared for attack as Russian drones flow into its airspace, but few back NATO membership
A new poll shows widespread concern over Moldova’s ability to withstand an attack, even as only 4% of respondents see NATO membership as the answer. Russian drones have increasingly crossed Moldovan airspace in recent weeks.
A new CBS AXA poll reveals that more than 80% of Moldovans believe their country is not prepared for external aggression, as Russian drone incursions into Moldovan airspace have surged, particularly in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The survey found that 82% of respondents did not feel sufficiently informed or prepared to respond to a major crisis, with trust in specialized emergency institutions higher than in state institutions.
Despite this, only about 4% of those surveyed indicated that joining NATO would make Moldova safer, with the majority favoring the country's neutrality. The poll also highlighted that Moldova's energy dependence and disinformation were among the concerns identified by respondents, with the war in Ukraine cited by just over 13.5% as a security risk.
Meanwhile, Moldova's Transnistria region, a breakaway province with a Russian troop presence, continues to pose a security challenge.
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